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Fjerstad's pursue interests after retirement

Burton Fjerstad Jr. grew up in Kasson along with five sisters in the family and their home was located on the street where the KM Telecom is now. Burt said when he was five years old at Christmas time, he got Nephritic Syndrome, a kidney disease, which caused severe swelling, and he couldn’t bend...

Suspects at-large in Byron armed robbery

There was an armed robbery in Byron early Sunday morning. Two suspects, still at large as of Tuesday morning, robbed three victims outside Compadres restaurant at 2:46 a.m. The three victims, ages 35, 39 and 41, were in the parking lot of the business after closing when they were approached by the...

Davis trial cancelled, plea deal in the offing

Michael Adam Davis, of Dodge Center, a member of the Kasson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons), accused of sexual abuse reached a plea agreement after facing five felony criminal sexual conduct with persons aged 13-15 years of age by a person in a position of authority. Terms...

New water tower, Hwy. 57 reconstruction on tap for this summer

An aging water tower, located at the Dodge County Fairgrounds, will be replaced this summer. A new 500,000 gallon tank will replace the existing 100,000 gallon water tank that services the northeast portion of Kasson, according to an engineer’s report delivered at the Wednesday, Feb. 9, meeting of...

Hayfield’s Aine Stasko controls ball against Triton.

Hayfield girls win 2, Lady KoMets earn split week

Kasson-Mantorville’s lady hoopsters picked- up a nice win last Monday, January 31, as they beat Faribault, 60- 39. However, Thursday, February 3, the K-M girls didn’t fare as well, losing 64-42, to a good Lake City Tigers team. Faribault Game KoMets Stats: Annika Larson, 5 points, (1) 3-pointer;...

Wildcats forward Natalie Ahern with controls the puck.

DC girls capture split, look to playoffs

Dodge County’s Lady Wildcats closed regular season play with a 2-1 loss to Northfield, on Wednesday, February 2, and a commanding 11-4 victory over Mahtomedi, on Saturday. Northfield Game: In a matchup of two talented teams battling for seeding position in Section 1AA, Big Nine Conference-leading...

Jami and Matt Morris on their wedding day.

A very special Valentine's Day for Hayfield couple

Valentine’s Day holds a special meaning for a Hayfield couple. Jami Johnson grew up at Chetek, Wis. with two sisters and participated in band and choir while in school. She did live in Colorado for seven years when her father had a job there during her grade school years. Her future husband, Matt,...

ax abatement hearing for a 47-unit Kasson apartment complex to be set

Dodge County Board of Commissioners approved a call for a public hearing to review a request by Hamilton Real Estate for a tax abatement for an apartment project in Kasson at its Tuesday, Feb. 8, morning meeting. Hamilton Real Estate is proposing a project for 47 unit multi-family apartment on 2.5...

Byron one-act play places second in sectionals

Byron High School’s one-act play, called “Emotional Baggage,” placed first at sub sectionals in late January and second at sectionals on February 3. An entirely non-verbal play without dialogue, the one-act play starred 12 actors, two musicians and two crew members. Denise Ruemping was director....

Ride for Wyatt raises $40,000

In its third year, the Ride for Wyatt 2022 fundraiser held in Mantorville on January 29 raised $40,000, bringing the cumulative tally of funds raised close to $100,000. About 55 people participated in the snowmobile ride fundraiser. That’s down from 100 riders last year, but is still a good turn...